A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Water, Land & Tradition: Building Resilience in Rural Maharashtra

Mar, 2025
Integrated Watershed Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

By combining scientific watershed management with local knowledge, WOTR introduced practical solutions to enhance water availability and livelihoods.

Integrated Watershed Development: Securing Rural India’s Water Future

Mar, 2025
Integrated Watershed Development, Land and Water Management

Integrated Watershed Development (IWD) is a holistic approach to managing land and water resources. It is the process of managing human activities and natural resources on a watershed basis.

Watershed Development in Rajasthan’s Arid Regions

Feb, 2025
Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated Watershed Development

Watershed development in Rajasthan addresses water scarcity, land degradation, and desertification through sustainable water management, rainwater harvesting, and soil conservation, improving agriculture and rural livelihoods.

Scaling Impact: CSR in India’s Water Sector for Sustainable Futures

Dec, 2024
Integrated Watershed Development, Sustainable Development, Water Management

Despite the issues in water sector, a lot can still be done with the active involvement of relevant stakeholders, the private sector being integral to this

Can Rocks Grow Grains? – A Saga from Rajasthan

Mar, 2024
Case Stories, CSR Partnerships, Integrated Watershed Development

Parched villages in Karauli and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan, on the brink of despair due to water scarcity, are finding a lifeline through the “Wasundhara Gram Vikas Karykram” project, backed by the YES Foundation. This is a testament to human resilience, a story of hope blossoming amidst hardship in the harshest of landscapes.

Rainwater Harvesting’s role in Improving Crop Yields and Ensuring Food Security in India: A Focus on WOTR’s Work

India, predominantly an agricultural nation, is currently facing a significant challenge in ensuring food security for its ever-growing population. With agriculture accounting for about 70% of the country’s water consumption, efficient water

Integrated Watershed Development in Sangli – An Atlas Copco and WOTR partnership

Nestled between the coordinates of 17.1634 to 17.1660 degrees latitude and 74.373 to 74.37060 degrees longitude, lies a cluster of 5 villages – Ghoti Bk, Ghoti Kh, Dhondgewadi, Posewadi and Renavi – located in the Khanapur Taluka of the Sangli

30 years of building Resilient Futures

Despite its humble beginnings, WOTR has carved out its identity as one of the most trusted Indian non-profits in Integrated Watershed Development, Water Resources Management, environment conservation and climate change adaptation.

WOTR at conclave to modify MP State Water Policy – Strengthen Water Stewardship and adopt EbA

Nov, 2022
Integrated Watershed Development, News & Events, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Water Governance

On 30th September 2022, WOTR participated in a one-day conclave convened by the Madhya Pradesh (MP) State Policy & Planning Commission to invite suggestions to modify the State Water Policy at the Mantralaya in Bhopal. Dr Eshwer Kale, representing WOTR,

Gadchiroli embarks on watershed development initiative with WOTR

Nov, 2022
Climate Resilient Agriculture, CSR Partnerships, Integrated Watershed Development, News & Events, Rural Development

WOTR has been working for integrated water resource management and sustainable agriculture in rural communities across India for decades to empower people in rural regions, nurture and build resilient livelihoods. On the 12th of October, 2022

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Taking Research to the Roots: Addressing Land Surface Temperature Rise in Agriculture

Apr, 2025
Climate Change Adaptation, Research & Training

Land surface temperatures refer to the heat held by the ground, vegetation, and other surfaces of the Earth that absorb sunlight and exchange energy with the air above.

Earth Day 2025: Reflections on Development, Ecology, and the Way Forward

Apr, 2025
Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development

As Earth Day 2025 prompts global reflection on sustainability, biodiversity, and climate action, it is an opportunity to examine the intersections between environmental conservation and development in India.

As Heat Waves Intensify, Are We Cooling Responsibly?

Apr, 2025
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, heat waves, W-CReS

Cooling demands are increasing with extreme heat, but are we meeting our cooling needs responsibly? Uncover the complete story.

Sun, water and agriculture: How Solar Energy is changing the landscape in Chhattisgarh

Apr, 2025
Renewable Energy, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

Watershed Organisation Trust along with its esteemed partners is implementing solar-powered solutions to ensure drinking water supply, irrigate farmlands and light the streets in rural areas of Chhattisgarh.

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

Apr, 2025
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Twelve women in Ratadgaon, Maharashtra, started a Bio-Input Resource Centre, selling organic formulations to nearby farmers and reviving soil health.

Partner Speak: Rotary Club of Poona On Their Impactful Partnership With WOTR

Apr, 2025
CSR Partnerships, Participatory Approach, Partnerships, WOTR History

“What best can be given to the beneficiaries” is the belief uniting WOTR & Rotary Club of Poona. Hear more from Mr. Bakshi in our Partner Speak Series!

Partner Speak: YES Foundation on WOTR’s Data-Driven, Community-Led Approach

Apr, 2025
CSR Partnerships, Interviews

In a recent conversation with us, Garima Dutt of YES Foundation shared how WOTR’s research-led, community-driven approach creates lasting impact.

Trust, Taboos, and Transformation: A Day in the Life of a Mahila Pravartak

Apr, 2025
Food Security, Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, People Stories, Rural Development

The title ‘Mahila Pravartak’ may sound official, but it captures something far more powerful: a woman changemaker. These women are the backbone of WOTR’s community health efforts—moving door-to-door, to bring real transformation to the communities they serve.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Water, Land & Tradition: Building Resilience in Rural Maharashtra

Integrated Watershed Development: Securing Rural India’s Water Future

Watershed Development in Rajasthan’s Arid Regions

Scaling Impact: CSR in India’s Water Sector for Sustainable Futures

Can Rocks Grow Grains? – A Saga from Rajasthan

Rainwater Harvesting’s role in Improving Crop Yields and Ensuring Food Security in India: A Focus on WOTR’s Work

Integrated Watershed Development in Sangli – An Atlas Copco and WOTR partnership

30 years of building Resilient Futures

WOTR at conclave to modify MP State Water Policy – Strengthen Water Stewardship and adopt EbA

Gadchiroli embarks on watershed development initiative with WOTR

By Categories

By Tags

Taking Research to the Roots: Addressing Land Surface Temperature Rise in Agriculture

Earth Day 2025: Reflections on Development, Ecology, and the Way Forward

As Heat Waves Intensify, Are We Cooling Responsibly?

Sun, water and agriculture: How Solar Energy is changing the landscape in Chhattisgarh

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

Partner Speak: Rotary Club of Poona On Their Impactful Partnership With WOTR

Partner Speak: YES Foundation on WOTR’s Data-Driven, Community-Led Approach

Trust, Taboos, and Transformation: A Day in the Life of a Mahila Pravartak

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